Kairon Capital

Backing the Bold, Building the Enduring

Category II AIF: Kairon Capital Fund I, SEBI registration IN/AIF2/25-26/1934
Focus on capital-efficient consumer brands and enablers at INR 5-50 Cr ARR
Past and current investments include betterhood, bucketlistt, Uber, Aster DM Healthcare, FreshToHome, XYXX, Innovist and Nat Habit

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About Kairon Capital

Kairon Capital was founded on a simple but overlooked truth: some of the most enduring consumer businesses in India quietly build profitability, product depth, and customer love long before they raise external capital. These are founder-led, disciplined companies that fall between the cracks of early-stage VC and late-stage growth equity. Kairon Capital was built to back them. The firm brings alignment, operational thinking, and a founder-first partnership mindset, not just capital.

Investment philosophy

Every Kairon investment is shaped by three attributes that define enduring consumer businesses. Differentiated positioning: brands with distinct products, purposeful branding, and lasting value. Disciplined execution: founders scaling with efficiency, clarity, and strong unit economics. Deep customer attunement: businesses deeply aligned with evolving consumer needs convert insight into long-term loyalty. The firm backs the right moment to invest, which is when clarity meets conviction, and partners with what endures.

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Kairon Capital Trust

Registered 2025

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Deepankur Malhotra

Founder & Managing Partner

Prathmesh Shankar

Investment Associate

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